Nicole Dean's articles
Does Your Husband Get An Easter Basket?
I was talking with some girlfriends and the topic of Easter came up. I asked, “What do you put in your Husband’s Easter Basket?”
The response I got was surprising to me. It’s funny how our own traditions make us assume others are like we are. It seemed I was in the minority when it came to Easter baskets for the adults.
Now, obviously there is no right or wrong in Easter Bunny Land, however, I will share with you some ideas in case you’d like to surprise your Husband t...Posted: 2006-04-13
Category: Relationships
Nobody Signing Up For Your Newsletter?
Question: Why is nobody signing up for my newsletter? I know that’s where the money is, but I just can’t get anyone to sign up. What can I do?
Signed – Yoo hoo… Anyone there?
Dear Yoo hoo… Anyone there?
Please don’t feel badly. I actually get this question a lot in my consulting business. It’s a very common problem and, fortunately, one that you can start improving today.
Here is the short version of the checklist I go through with clients when examining ways to fi...Posted: 2006-02-03
Category: Marketing
Inexpensive Gift Ideas For Christmas
Are you looking for inexpensive Christmas gift ideas this season?
Rather than buying a Christmas gift for your cousin, a gift for her husband and a gift for each of their three children, why not give one gift to the five of them that they can enjoy as a family? You'll be amazed how much money you can save by giving one inexpensive family gift rather than several individual gifts.
Let your friends and family know in advance that you've decided to create special gifts for...Posted: 2005-12-13
Category: Gifts
Article Writing Tips From Spongebob Squarepants
Wisdom can be found in the most unexpected places. Today, wisdom bubbled up from a pineapple under the sea. I suddenly realized that everything you’d want to know about writing articles for your website can be taught by SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends.
When you write for your newsletter, blog, or website, which character are you most like?
Squidward: Squidward is B-O-R-I-N-G. When writing articles, are you a Squidward? Do you just get the words down on paper or ar...Posted: 2005-11-29
Category: Article Writing
How To Be Rejected By The Article Directories
Article writing is one of the best ways to increase your traffic and get more sales. You've heard it a million times so you decide to finally just do it. You write an article and submit it to the article directories, eagerly anticipating the flow of traffic. Instead you receive the dreaded rejection letter.
What did you do wrong?
1. Did you proof-read your article before you submitted it?
Popular article directory sites receive hundreds of submissions each day. It'...Posted: 2005-11-25
Category: Article Writing
Are You Serious About Your Work At Home Business?
Are you treating your business like a Fortune 500 Company or like a Yard Sale? Take this quiz to find out.
How would you describe your Office?
a.) Corporate or b.) Chaos
Which word describes you personal appearance while you’re working?
a.) Success or b.) Mess
And, how would you describe your attitude towards your business?
a.) Winner or b.) Winging-it
If you chose only ‘a’ answers, then congratulations! You’re thinking like a Fortune 500 company!
If...Posted: 2005-11-10
Category: Home Business
